Jonathan and Karen Fryd
Jonathan and Karen Fryd is a private foundation based in Miami Beach, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports 13 grants totaling $168,770 to organizations including youth, arts, education, humanitarian, and community-service grantees.
Jonathan and Karen Fryd at a glance
In short: Jonathan and Karen Fryd gave $169K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. 46% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $168,770
- +36.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,982
- +26.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $3,587,899
- +31.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 46% first-time grantees (6 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Jonathan and Karen Fryd
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing names Jonathan Fryd as the contact, says there is no prescribed form, and lists no restrictions on awards. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Jonathan Fryd
Mailing address: 523 Michigan Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 673-2948
Email: jon@frydproperties.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Jonathan and Karen Fryd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was South Florida Youth Foundation ($70K). Together the top 10 received $162K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 66 grants of 68 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the reported share of grant dollars by recipient state was Florida 82%, California 7%, New York 6%, Virginia 3%, and Washington, DC 3%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Jonathan and Karen Fryd open to new grantees?
46%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 6 of 13 grantees (46%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 46% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 78% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 148% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2020) to $169K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $169K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Florida Youth Foundation Miami Beach, FL | Support Contribution | $70,000 |
| Adrienne Arsht Center Foundation Miami, FL | Support Contribution | $21,270 |
| University of Miami Miami, FL | Support Contribution | $20,000 |
| Perez Art Museum Miami Miami, FL | Support Contribution | $15,000 |
| Amnesty International USA New York, NY | Support Contribution | $10,000 |
| Lausd Education Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Support Contribution | $6,000 |
| Care USA Merriefield, VA | Support Contribution | $5,000 |
| Equality Florida First St Petersburg, FL | Support Contribution | $5,000 |
| Aspen Institute Washington, DC | Support Contribution | $5,000 |
| Pacific Jazz Orchestra Los Angeles, CA | Support Contribution | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,587,899 | $1,020,026 | $168,951 | $168,770 | 13 | $168,770 | $120,026 | $114,405 |
| 2024 | $2,736,824 | $1,038,028 | $123,647 | $123,586 | 12 | $123,586 | $264,811 | $105,892 |
| 2023 | $1,822,443 | $-195,376 | $111,157 | $106,447 | 13 | $106,447 | $66,498 | $97,440 |
| 2022 | $2,128,976 | $529,664 | $101,150 | $94,585 | 13 | $94,585 | $104,427 | $74,125 |
| 2021 | $1,700,462 | $1,100,282 | $94,534 | $88,139 | 17 | $88,139 | $100,282 | $64,015 |
| 2020 | $694,714 | $-1,787 | $57,456 | $50,750 | 10 | — | $34,483 | $33,845 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Jonathan and Karen Fryd reported a distributable amount of $114K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, the South Florida Youth Foundation says it distributes school supplies to children and schools, while the Adrienne Arsht Center Foundation says it raises private contributions to support performances and educational programs for South Florida’s diverse community. The Pacific Jazz Orchestra describes its work as performance and education, and Place of Hope says it provides a stable, loving environment for children and families.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 13 grants totaling $168,770. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $70,000, with a median grant of $5,000. Notable awards included $70,000 to the South Florida Youth Foundation, $21,270 to the Adrienne Arsht Center Foundation, $20,000 to the University of Miami, and $15,000 to Pérez Art Museum Miami. Other reported grants included $10,000 to Amnesty International USA and $6,000 to LAUSD Education Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Jonathan Fryd as president, Karen Fryd as vice president, and Alexander Fryd as treasurer.
Jonathan and Karen Fryd is led by Jonathan Fryd, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathan Fryd
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Fryd
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Fryd
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Jonathan and Karen Fryd
How much does Jonathan and Karen Fryd give each year?
Jonathan and Karen Fryd gave $169K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $124K across 12 grants.
What is Jonathan and Karen Fryd's typical grant size?
Jonathan and Karen Fryd's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $12,982, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Jonathan and Karen Fryd that year got $5K on average.
Where does Jonathan and Karen Fryd give grants?
Jonathan and Karen Fryd gives mostly in Florida: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (7%) and New York (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Miami, FL (3 grants), Miami Beach, FL (2 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Jonathan and Karen Fryd give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Jonathan and Karen Fryd's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support Contribution" (13 grants).
Who are Jonathan and Karen Fryd's largest grantees?
Jonathan and Karen Fryd's largest 2025 grantees include South Florida Youth Foundation ($70,000), Adrienne Arsht Center Foundation ($21,270) and University of Miami ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Jonathan and Karen Fryd?
Jonathan and Karen Fryd reported $3.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $114K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Jonathan and Karen Fryd fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for a range of organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Jonathan and Karen Fryd?
The 2024 filing names Jonathan Fryd as the contact, says there is no prescribed form, and lists no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Jonathan and Karen Fryd's EIN?
Jonathan and Karen Fryd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4740966. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Jonathan and Karen Fryd funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/jonathan-and-karen-fryd-morg_f65893c922f4416bb0fe3fbb6c47fc89
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